Posted by Nick on July 31, 2008
Tomorrow marks the start of the Dublin Irish Festival in Dublin, Ohio, which is a suburb of Columbus. The festival has been dubbed as one of the biggest and best Irish festivals in the country. It takes place on a little more than 20 acres in Coffman Park in Dublin, Ohio and features over 60 musical acts and dancers, including Gaelic Storm.
Parking is free and admission starts at just $9 for adults that purchase their tickets on the official website.
Posted by Nick on July 14, 2008
If you have ever been to Europe then you know how common it is to see a market with food stalls and restaurants. Sadly you do not see too many of those in the United States. However you can find one in San Francisco. The Ferry Building Marketplace features market stalls and restaurants that sell cheeses, fresh fruits and veggies, olive oils, fresh seafood and much more.
It is located on Embarcadero Street at the end of Market Street. And note that on Tuesdays and Saturdays there is a bustling farmers’ market outside.
For more info, and to sign up for their newsletter, visit ferrybuildingmarketplace.com.
Posted by Nick on July 13, 2008
It is no secret that San Francisco is an expensive city. But there are free things that you can do. In fact, there are several free walking tours that you can take in San Francisco. Check out sfcityguides.org for complete info.
You can find tours on every thing from Gold Rush tours to Ghost Walks. Keep in mind though that not all tours are offered year round. So check out the website for a schedule.
While the tours are free, do remember to tip your tour guide at the end of the tour!
Posted by Nick on July 12, 2008
If touring old naval ships interests you then you will not want to miss the USS Pampanito in San Francisco. It is a submarine from World War II that has been turned into a museum where you can tour it. The USS Pampanito is located at Pier 45, Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco.
On the tour, you can see torpedoes, officer’s quarters, the control room and more.
The USS Pampanito is open for tours year round. Hours and prices are below. Or for more info visit www.maritime.org/pamphome.htm
Summer Hours: Daily, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, May 1 through October
Pampanito’s self-guided tour, $2.00
Adults, $9.00
Children ages 6-12, $4.00
Children under 6 are free with an adult
Senior Citizens (over 62), $5.00
Active Duty Military with current ID, $4.00
Family ticket for $20 which admits two adults and up to four children under 18.
HNSA, CAMM members are free.
Posted by Nick on July 11, 2008
If you find yourself in San Francisco and want to see something a little less t0uristy and a bit more historical then the Mision San Francisco de Asis is what you are looking for. Although you will more than likely hear it referred to as simply Mission Dolores.
The Mission Dolores was constructed back in 1776 and has managed to survive two major earthquakes and is still in tact. In fact, it is San Francisco’s oldest intact building. There are no official tours, but you can wander about on your own. Or you can even attend mass service. Mission Dolores does accept donations as well.
The Mission Dolores Basilica is located at the intersection of 16th and Dolores Street. For more info, check out www.missiondolores.org.
